OCR Text |
Show - 4 - THE CITIZEN THURSDAY, JULY I, 197S Lewiston July 4th Celebration: obituaries Erickson Funeral services for Victoria Hansen Erickson 93 was conducted Friday in the Richmond Stake Center. She died Tuesday in a liOgan nursing home after a long illness. was born July 22, 1882, in Odense, Denmark, to She Hans and Ane Catrine Nielson Hansen. She came to America at the age of 6, and spent her early life in Logan where she was educated. She married Bert Erickson ov. 25, 19(18 in Logan; the marriage later was solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. Mr. Erickson died June 17. 1950. Mrs. Erickson had been active in the LDS Church, having served in the Pri- mary, Relief Society and ward choir. Also, she was a member of the Scandinavian Society. Surviving are sons and daughters, Justin E., Preston; Agnes E. Bair and Joy E. Merrill, both of Ricb-monnine grandchildren; 27 and six Also, Mrs. Erickson had assisted in raising three other children, Joe Erickson, a nephew; Melvin Cottle and Harry Stilvich. Burial was in the Richmond City Cemetery, i Ora Burt Yeates Ora Burt Yeates, 76, of Nibley died Saturday in the Logan Hospital following a short illness. Mrs. Yeates was born in Clarks ton February 13, 1900, a daughter of John R. and Mary Myler Burt. She married William Bryan Sparks Feb. 11, 1920, in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. After his death, she married Leo Yeates in Nibley Oct. 7, 1948. He died April 3, 1968. Mrs. Yeates was a member of the L.D.S. Church, and was active in the auxiliaries. ' She was a member of the Sun Flower Camp, Daughter of the Utah Pioneers, and had been a Relief Society teacher in the Nibley Ward. Surviving are on daughter, Mrs. Harvey (Leone) Poul-seBear River City; Five n, stepsons, and three step daughters, Keith Troy, Melvin and Floyd Yeates, all of Magna; Fred Y. Smith, Logan; Mrs., Ralph (Ruth) Godfrey, Logan; Mrs. Bob (Barbara) Williams, Hunter; Mrs. Victor (Helen) Christofferson, Granger; 31 grandchildren; 49 greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Emma B. Compton; Ogden; and Mrs. Lawrence C. (Gertrude) Sparks, Caldwell Idaho. Funeral Services were held Wednesday noon in the Hall Mortuary Chapel Burial took place in the Bear River (Sty Cemetary. GREETINGS! says Sky View as the marchers and band members parade in front of the large crowds lining the streets. Patriotic tunes played by the band added to the excitement and meaning of the day. Citizen Photo Profiles From The Past meet. And OLD they certainly are not. It doesnt take long to see that just look at that twinkle in their eyes -- that hasnt changed at all. The parade, the fireworks-th- e There is jfillthatyftmg flag ceremonies, the ' woman oTmalnnsidefeelmg in fact the great climax, very frustrated because they 200th birthday party of our cant make that body do country is- over, but the what it used to. Bicentennial year is only What a wealth of informahalf gone. tion and just good ol comProbably one of the greatmon sense is available to us est things coming from this for just the asking. And they celebration is awareness of possess one of the most our heritage and the possibilprized possessions cultivatities of the future of a great ed through years of expercountry. ience PATIENCE. Im sure we would all In these days, we need agree that the people in our what these special friends countrys history is a large can contribute; experience, part of our heritage. People discipline, patience, and will be a big part of our many years of Know How. future also. We need their sense of People in all walks of life humor and ability to see are important to each of us. good in even the worst Carol Warnick said it very situation. We need their well in an article she has down to earth philosophy. written for today's column. And we especially need their She wrote: Do you know unselfishness and genuine what a Gold Mine you love for others. have living next door or We need to learn what they maybe a few houses or have already that minutes even blocks away? They are with a good friend is time friends. well spent. our experienced Some might call these dear We hope through a series friends, Senior Citizens, old of articles that we can help folks, elderly. But to me they you become better acquaint- -' are the dearest, kindest, ed with some of the most most hospitable, friendly, wonderful, unforgettable compassionate, and underpeople you will ever know. standing people you will ever Carol Warnick by Theoda Downs Chairman Historical Heritage Society of Smithfieid THE TRENTON Dairy Princesses also found a place in the Lewiston parade as a patriotic theme is carried out with modern day girls and remembrances of the past. Citizen Photo . ' THE THOUSAND - MILE WAR, by Brian Garfield. This book tells of the only military campaign fought on American soil in World War II it took place in Alaska and the Aleutians. The defense system in this area was built up over a period of two years and then came the attempt by Japan to take command of this most important section of our country. If the Japanese were successful, theyd be within easy reach of our bomber factories and many other important places. The biggest enemy during this campaign was the weather and it kept both sides in problems. If you could see 100 feet in front of you, it was considered a clear day. When the bombers were taking off, the would stick his head out of the window and watch the yellow lines down the middle of the runway and tell the pilot when he was starting to veer off (thats what you call precise navigation! ) It got so cold that a strip of oil spilled on the ground could be picked up like a board. Of course, this hard-fougwar was successful. And the book telling about it is enjoyable as well as informative. IL parde watcher had everything under control with shades to keep the h glare of the sun from bothering tne action going on during the parade.. Citizen Phol On the front cover, this book is called An Accumulation of Asinine and Atrocious Advertising Approaches. One of the children brought this home from the bookmo- bile and gave it to me to read. I laughed all the way through but found much of it was almost too true to be funny! Advertising like: Not too instant potato mix. Serves four provided three arent very hungry. A moneydeal on a record: -off "Who's your favorite singer or . . . Elvis Presley Enrico Caruso? Well, this coupon entitles you to take 12 cents off the price of any stereo record theyve recorded together." And lots of others which are even funnier and too long to tell you about here. ... co-pil- ( ht MADVKKTISING, by Dick DcBartolo and Bob Clarke. THE HIDING PLACE, by Carlton Keith. Alex inherited an old farm and fell in love with it. But the peaceful feeling of the surroundings was shattered by the discovery that somewhere on his property was hidden some and there stolen money were quite a few people who knew about it and wanted it and at any price. Whoever found it first was going to be in trouble from all the others who were hunting for it, too. And Alex finds himself in the middle. FROM HMilTAGK In Horizons t claim (he Sniilhfieltl float as the llenllh Day Royally graces the float. Citizen Photo fl |